Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original
Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original by Velveeta provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 255% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 323 −11% | |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 5 g | 6% | 25.6 −30% |
| Saturated fat | 12.5 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 17.4 −28% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 +135% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 2 +255% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −33% |
| Salt | 3.6 g | 1 g | 1.7 +108% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milkfat, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Apocarotenal (Color), Annatto (Color).
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000603534
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original?
Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original?
Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Original Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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